Gladiator overview
Overall Rating
Total Ratings: 2
...ranks in these movie lists:
- Greatest Epics (#3)
Synopsis:
A man robbed of his name and his dignity strives to win them back, and gain the freedom of his people, in this epic historical drama from director Ridley Scott. In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus (Russell Crowe) is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed.
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Movie Details:
- Director: Ridley Scott
- Studio: Universal, DreamWorks, Scott Free Productions
- Year: 2000
- Run Time: 154 minutes
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Set in: Rome, Italy
- MPAA Rating: R (for intense, graphic combat)
- Category: Feature
- Genre/Type: Drama, Epic
- Filmed in: Color
